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Proportion — synonyms, proportion antonyms, definition

1. proportion (Noun)

56 synonyms
accord agreement allotment apportionment arrangement assent balance coherence cohesion comparison compatibility composition concern concord congruity consonance contrast correlation degree dimension • • •
1 antonym
disproportion
5 definitions

proportion (Noun) — The quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole.

proportion (Noun) — Magnitude or extent. ex. "a building of vast proportions"

proportion (Noun) — Balance among the parts of something.

proportion (Noun) — The relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree. ex. "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin" ex. "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"

proportion (Noun) — Harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design). ex. "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal proportion"

10 types of
arrangement balance counterbalance equilibrium equipoise magnitude magnitude relation placement quantitative relation quotient
14 types
batting average case-fatality proportion case-to-infection proportion case-to-infection ratio content golden mean golden section pct per cent per centum percent percentage rate scale
1 part
proportional

2. proportion (Verb)

19 synonyms
accommodate adapt adjust apportion arrange average change conform equalise equalize fashion fit harmonise harmonize order regulate shape suit tailor
2 definitions

proportion (Verb) — Give pleasant proportions to.

proportion (Verb) — Adjust in size relative to other things.

5 types of
adjust correct harmonise harmonize set
2 types
scale down scale up